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    Author:  Bonnie Thurber                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Updated August 2023
    Grade levels: 5-12
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    Short Description: August 21, 2017, a solar eclipse is going to be showing across the United States. This Cybrary includes some wonderful links to many many activities. 


    Warning:

    CAUTION: COUNTERFEIT ECLIPSE GLASSES -
    "...the marketplace is being flooded by counterfeit eclipse glasses that are labeled as if they're ISO-compliant when in fact they are not." - from the American Astronomical Society

    Safety first!! - Reputable Vendors of Solar Filters & Viewers:
    https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/iso-certification

    Screenshots of legal requirements for solar eclipse glasses, warning those who are looking to buy them to assure validity.


  • Activities for All

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      Eclipse Education ideas from NASA Cybrary link
      Discuss
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      Astronomers without Borders URL

      Information and activities from Astronomers without Boarders.

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      Free Eclipse App from Big Kid Science Cybrary link

      Get the Totality Eclipse App!

      Totality by Big Kid Science

      By Germinate LLC
      Description: Want to witness the coast-to-coast solar eclipse of 2017? Totality by Big Kid Science is the FREE app that will tell you when, where, and what you’ll see on eclipse day. Here are some of our awesome features:

      • Find out exactly what you’ll see at your current location.
      • Find the nearest locations where you can witness TOTALITY.
      • Use navigation tools to help you find your best route to the path of Totality.
      • Learn how, when, and why eclipses occur.
      • Explore activities for families and schools, shop for eclipse glasses, and more.

      Discuss
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      Vox Science and Health - Eclipse near you. Cybrary link

      Take a look at what the eclipse on August 21 will look like in your neighborhood.

      Remember your eclipse glasses!

      Discuss

  • Details about Eclipse Viewing Parties

  • Eclipse History

  • Send a Postcard to Space!

    Send a Postcard to Space through NSS Supported Blue Origin Club For The Future initiative!

    Visit: SpacEdge Academy Postcards in Space Course